Hawaii Warriors

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Hawaii struggled to a 6-7 year in 2011, going 3-4 in conference play.

The Warriors had a few years recently when they nearly had the talent to contend for a playoff spot.

That does not appear to be the case anymore. They are so young on offense, particularly on the offensive line, and that could mean a few winning seasons are in their future—just not double-digit win totals.

SMU Mustangs

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SMU is extremely young, particularly on offense, and more specifically at quarterback. It will likely have four freshmen starting—three of them on offense, along with a sophomore—and has improved in recent years under June Jones.

The Mustangs are a member of Conference USA and could finish near the top of the league, but they are not going to be close to playing for a national championship.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs went 8-5 overall last year and 6-1 in the WAC. They are without question the class of the WAC, and they'll look to continue their success in Conference USA starting in 2013.

The Bulldogs have an excellent shot at putting together a 10-win season in 2012 and could be just as good in 2014.

Ole Miss Rebels

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Ole Miss was downright awful last year and only won two games, going 0-8 in conference play. It is not very likely that it will improve enough to finish above the middle of the pack in the SEC by 2014.

There is some youth, particularly at the wide receiver position, and that could bode well for the Rebels. The defense is also filled with sophomores.

South Florida Bulls

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South Florida disappointed at the end of last season and finished 5-7 overall.

If they plan on winning anything, 2012 will be the year. The Bulls have some talent in their upper class, and it will all depend on recruiting as to whether or not they can contend for a national championship.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles

Southern Mississippi had an impressive year in 2011, going 12-2 and winning Conference USA.

Heading into 2012, it is one of the youngest teams in the country and has as legitimate a shot as any non-BCS school to play in the four-team playoff in 2014.

The Golden Eagles have seven sophomore starters on defense, along with a freshman. That makes them one of the youngest teams in the country on that side of the ball. The offense is relatively young as well.

Auburn Tigers

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Auburn is going to be very young in 2012, but that could bode well for the 2014 season and beyond. It is looking like the Tigers are going to start four offensive linemen who are either sophomores or freshmen and two more sophomores on offense.

The defense is a little more experienced, and it looks like they will have the talent to replace the starters they will lose.

North Carolina Tar Heels

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North Carolina won seven games last year despite a lot going on around the program.

The Tar Heels were led on offense by freshman running back Giovani Bernard, and odds are he will still be around in 2014. They also have some young talent on offense, particularly at the wide receiver position.

Look out for this team in 2014, as the defense always has plenty of talent.

South Carolina Gamecocks

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South Carolina has seemingly gotten closer and closer to contending for a national championship every year.

While the Gamecocks have mainly upperclassmen in their starting lineup, there are two sophomores and a freshman along the offensive line, two sophomores along the defensive line and two more in the secondary.

This team could be very talented two years from now and near the top of the SEC and the nation.

Florida State Seminoles

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It is hard to argue with the talent that is on the Florida State roster, and it is young to go along with it.

While quarterback E.J. Manuel will be gone at that point, there will still be a lot of talent on defense and at the skill positions, making it hard to believe this will not be one of the top teams in the country in 2014.

But the Seminoles have not necessarily lived up to expectations the past few years, so questions still arise.